Forklift Operator

PAM Transport•Laredo, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

PAM Transport is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team in Laredo. The primary role of a forklift operator is to safely and efficiently operate a forklift to move materials, goods, and products within a warehouse. This position offers the growth opportunities of a large company with a "small town feel" and strong community.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read labels, numbers.
Ability to operate in moderate speed and fast-paced environment.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply)
Excellent teamwork skills and ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to freight, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards
Comparing data on freight bills with recorded weight and further production information on labels and tags
Organizing and securing loading materials such as corrugate boxes, customer products, machinery, pallets, etc. onto trailers
Occasionally loading or unloading materials/product off and/or on to pallets, racking, skids, or lifting devices
Operate industrial trucks equipped to move trailers around warehouse and yard.
Moving trailers in/out of the dock to load/unload freight
Completing trailer inspections to ensure free from foreign objects, insects, and holes in trailer/trailer floor.
Filling out the required paperwork to ensure proper loading/unloading of customer freight.
Responsible to throw away any trash accumulated in the transloading processes. This includes plastic wrap, plastic/ steel strapping, extra carton used for securing loads.
Once a week, forklift operators are designated an area of the warehouse to sweep up accumulated dirt and or pick up any trash accumulated inside the building.